Delhi’s streets are turning into battlegrounds, prompting opposition leader Atishi to pen a urgent letter to Amit Shah for a meeting on the collapsing law enforcement. Homicides, heists, turf wars, and random firings have residents on edge, demanding security over official silence.
Atishi listed shocking cases, starting with Rachna Yadav’s daylight hit near CM Rekha Gupta’s residence. Attackers verified her before unleashing bullets, tied to her role as a witness in a looming February 2026 court date.
November’s Lal Qila car blast, a terrorist outrage killing 13, remains under NIA scrutiny, questioning safeguards at heritage hubs. December brought ignominy when a policeman was nabbed trying to rob a woman’s jewelry, pointing to deeper force issues.
No neighborhood is immune: Greater Kailash’s September 2025 gym murder by Bishnoi-Godara gangs, plus January 2026 shootouts in multiple areas. Despite central command, police lethargy persists, fueling public fury.
As Leader of Opposition, Atishi framed this as a pan-national concern: ‘Delhi’s insecurity undermines India’s stature and citizen faith.’ Her missive seeks concrete steps to reclaim the capital from criminal shadows.